486862 Wed Feb 06 07:57:29 -0800 2008 30 21 The Best 0 3369750 I just discovered Crumbs Bakery in Manhattan- http://www.crumbsbakeshop.com/ - nothing but big cream filled cupcakes - also discovered they deliver daily to the Ryebrook Deli in Westchester. Is there any place better? Wed Feb 06 07:57:29 -0800 2008 163749 schutz 1 3370113 I actually don't like the cupcakes at Crumbs at all. I prefer Billy's or Amy's. Wed Feb 06 09:46:52 -0800 2008 3369750 10216 Lucia 2 3376315 Totally agree. Now craving Amy's cupcakes. Fri Feb 08 05:33:05 -0800 2008 3370113 130561 petitechoux 1 3812598 I went to a bridal shower and they had these really good cupcakes from this custom bakery called Lux Sugar. I had the best red velvet cupcake E-V-E-R! I am ordering their assorted cupcakes for my boyfriends birthday next month so I will keep you posted. Wed Jun 25 11:23:12 -0700 2008 3369750 203860 aimee5 1 3817425 I don't like Crumbs, or Billy's, or Magnolia's. Sugar Sweet Sunshine has a good spice and coconut cupcake. I feel Batch on 10th st. has the best chocolate cupcake in the city. Their strawberry coconut is really good too. Thu Jun 26 17:33:11 -0700 2008 3369750 183241 misnatalie 1 3852694 i just wanted to leave a comment on how much i detest Buttercup Bakery cupcakes. they're dry and the icing tastes like sand. hate it. Wed Jul 09 11:00:22 -0700 2008 3369750 205874 stefathena 1 3864010 Ive been to most that have been mentioned here and one that ranks high in NJ is the Bent Spoon in Princeton. My wife, the expert in cupcakes says if the icing from Bent Spoon could be combined with the cake from Magnolia we'd have the perfect cupcake. Sun Jul 13 04:26:32 -0700 2008 3369750 162046 Mike21NJ 1 3865858 You know, you'd think it wouldn't be that difficult to make a phenomenal cupcake - don't overcook the cake, put some good icing on it. Batch sucks - the cake is too dense and the flavors aren't as good as they sound. Magnolia's icing could rot my teeth in one bite. Citarella's on 6th and 9th actually has terrific cupcakes if you like buttercream icing. I don't care for Crumbs at all - I don't think their cupcakes have any flavor. Two Little Red Hens in Brooklyn used to have outrageous cupcakes, but I think they're under new ownership - the cupcakes are dry and flavorless. Sun Jul 13 20:07:57 -0700 2008 3369750 162256 Travels4Food 1 3898469 Tate's Coconut Cupcake (Southampton) Hands down THE BEST. Comes in an individual box and it's like you are opening a gift from god!!!! Best three bucks you'll ever spend! Thu Jul 24 14:05:01 -0700 2008 3369750 20483 jenniebnyc 2 3898490 That cupcake is amazing - I agree! Thu Jul 24 14:10:51 -0700 2008 3898469 10985 MMRuth 3 3898498 We gave them as takeaways at my sister's baby shower and people went nuts. Regretfully, I did not get one ;( Thu Jul 24 14:13:08 -0700 2008 3898490 20483 jenniebnyc 2 5126627 jenniebnyc - you couldn't BE more RIGHT! Indeed the Coconut cupake from Tate's bakery in Southampton NY is like a gift from God. No joke. Their other cuppies are okay - but the coconut one is really unmatched anywhere (and I've eaten/looked). I would KILL someone for the recipe. Smart woman didn't put it in her cookbook that came out last year. I made it: not the same. Sigh. I guess she knows a good thing when she tastes it. Fri Oct 23 19:20:17 -0700 2009 3898469 139101 beauxgoris 3 5130195 call Kathleen at Tate's. she is always there and very friendly. she might just give you the recipe! Sun Oct 25 17:35:44 -0700 2009 5126627 20483 jenniebnyc 1 3938737 I've only tried the Manhattan shops (Crumbs, Sugar Sweet Sunshine, Magnolia's, Billy's, Amy's, Buttercup, Cupcake Shop). Sugar Sweet Sunshine is the best hands down for me. Amy's red velvet is also to die for. Thu Aug 07 13:05:07 -0700 2008 3369750 216753 kim e 1 3946410 Patisserie Lulu in Scarsdale. The chocolate cupcakes with chocolate ganache are phenomenal, and their yellow cupcakes are topped by the best buttercream I've ever had anywhere. Mon Aug 11 05:31:49 -0700 2008 3369750 12622 Striver 1 3964974 Try Perfect Endings Bakery in Armonk - the best by far! Sun Aug 17 19:58:31 -0700 2008 3369750 161152 yankee 1 4475190 The Petite Cafe - Nutley NJ - Home of the Stuffed Cupcake Try one of the 100+ flavors - PURE GENIUS - This is by far the BEST in NJ! Thu Mar 05 01:55:28 -0800 2009 3369750 154727 shabbystorm 2 4476891 Sweet Avenue Bake Shop in Rutherford is excellent too! Thu Mar 05 12:42:59 -0800 2009 4475190 196150 NJBloke 3 4511130 Sweet Avenue Bake Shop definitely gets my vote, for sure :) Mon Mar 16 17:44:15 -0700 2009 4476891 275017 molove99 1 4483488 My vote goes to Sugar Sweet Sunshine. Sat Mar 07 19:37:42 -0800 2009 3369750 272582 misseljay 1 4501976 Crumbs is now open Westfield NJ - could not find parking at lunch. It is on the list. Fri Mar 13 12:02:07 -0700 2009 3369750 154727 shabbystorm 2 4508124 Another thumbs down for Crumbs from me - completely overpriced mediocrity, My favorite is the Cupcake Cafe in NYC, http://www.cupcakecafe-nyc.com/ Sun Mar 15 19:59:06 -0700 2009 4501976 126412 gunksny 2 4518605 Found parking yesterday in Westfield and I was able to try Crumbs. Tried a traditional cupcake with chocolate icing (the small size) it was ok. Also tried one of the JUMBO cupcakes - Elvis - with peanut butter chips, banana cream, and icing. Very good. There are lots of other flavors to try. The Petite Cafe - Stuffed Cupcakes still has my vote for the best cupcakes I have ever tasted. Thu Mar 19 04:30:13 -0700 2009 4501976 154727 shabbystorm 1 4511363 Sweet Revenge- crimson and cream Batch- chocolate devils food, vanilla, coconut strawberry Amy's- red velvet Eleni's- Peanut butter Cup Mon Mar 16 18:53:30 -0700 2009 3369750 183241 misnatalie 1 4525607 Has anyone tried the cupcakes at the Dixie Lee Bakery 303 Main Street Keansburg NJ? I was talking to some locals down in the Highlands who like the bake goods here better than The Flaky Tart?!? They said it has been there forever. Cupcakes are just 50 cents? I have this place on my list. Sat Mar 21 13:41:32 -0700 2009 3369750 154727 shabbystorm 2 4534139 Stopped in at the Dixie Lee Bakery today. The cake of the cupcake was very good did not love the icing. Yes 50 cents each. But my vote still goes to the Stuffed Cupcake in Nutley. Those are so moist and wonderful - gotta take another road trip up there or to Stickles Market, they carry the Stuffed Cupcakes - closer to us here in Middlesex and Monmouth Counties. Tue Mar 24 12:59:14 -0700 2009 4525607 154727 shabbystorm 1 4534353 I had the Cocoa Velvet cupcake(red velvet without the food dye) from Made With Love Organic Bakery and Cafe in Jersey City, and i don't think I can ever eat another cupcake. Its worth the PATH ride to Jersey. Tue Mar 24 13:49:55 -0700 2009 3369750 126317 No_ha 1 4541695 Had the most amazing melt in your mouth Mini Cheese Cupcakes from The Gingerbread House 1094 Lakewood Ave Lakewood NJ today. A perfect bite. They get their bake goods from Schick's Bakery in Brooklyn. http://www.schicksbakery.com/default.php Definitely Worth a try. Thu Mar 26 15:20:36 -0700 2009 3369750 154727 shabbystorm 1 4568874 Really enjoyed the Snowball Cupcake from Brownie Points Bakery in Summit NJ. This was a chocolate cupcake with pink coconut icing. This is right by the train station in Summit They have lots of 15 minutes meters so parking is easy 3 Beechwood Rd Summit, NJ 07901 (908) 464-2253 (Brownie sandwiches were very good too!) Sun Apr 05 07:45:01 -0700 2009 3369750 154727 shabbystorm 1 4621055 Can't believe the best cupcake in the universe is not mentioned here. I have tried all the others! The one cupcake you must eat before you die is: Red Velvet from Chikalicious Dessert Club. (The newer place across the street from the Dessert Bar.) Thu Apr 23 07:11:37 -0700 2009 3369750 85096 apie423 1 4622187 I had the best cupcake today!! It was from the Petite Cafe in Nutley NJ. They named this cupcake THE BOSS for Bruce Springsteen Blueberry cupcake - stuffed with Acai Cream - Vanilla Icing - AMAZING! All of their cupcakes Rock! If you live in Central NJ you can pick this up from Sickles Market Little Silver NJ! Thu Apr 23 11:35:08 -0700 2009 3369750 154727 shabbystorm